A Place to Belong: Viamericas and Banco G&T Continue Support of Viamistad in Guatemala

Transactions help fund camps and programs that support community, growth and belonging for adults with disabilities

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance and international money transfer services, and Grupo Financiero G&T Continental (Banco G&T Continental) announced the renewal of their annual fundraising campaign supporting Viamistad, which provides social, recreational and personal development opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities in Guatemala.

For more than 100 adults who participate in Viamistad's camps each year, the program offers a place to reconnect with friends, try new activities and build confidence. These experiences are especially meaningful for individuals who may have limited opportunities to socialize and engage with others in their communities.

“I've been coming to Viamistad for several years, and it's become something I look forward to every year,” said Jose Luis Marriegos, a Viamistad participant. “I've made friendships here that mean a lot to me, and every time I come back, there's something new to experience. It's a place where I feel comfortable being myself.”

Between November 1, 2026, and April 30, 2027, Viamericas and Banco G&T will make fixed contributions for each qualifying remittance transaction paid through Banco G&T to help fund Viamistad's summer camps and entrepreneurship programs. Customers will not incur any additional fees as a result of the campaign. The contributions do not depend on the amount sent, and no portion of the customer’s transfer will be deducted or donated.

“Seeing the joy and connections Viamistad brings to participants reminds us why this partnership matters,” said Oswaldo Sánchez, Director of Remittance Business at Banco G&T Continental. “Everyone deserves the chance to participate, build relationships and feel included. We're grateful to help make that possible.”

This year's campaign will also feature a special video message from Carlos “El Pescadito” Ruiz, former star of Guatemala's national soccer team, encouraging support for Viamistad and its work in the Guatemalan community. The video can be viewed at viax.co/viamistad.

“I have seen firsthand how much Viamistad means to the people who participate and the families who support them,” said Lillian Argilagos, Executive Vice President of Viamericas and President of Viamistad. “Watching participants discover new interests and grow more independent is what makes this work so rewarding. With Banco G&T's continued support, we look forward to helping Viamistad reach even more people in the years ahead.”

Every qualifying money transfer to Guatemala through Banco G&T helps support Viamistad's mission of creating a more inclusive community. For more information about Viamistad and its programs, visit www.viamistad.org.

About Viamericas Corporation

Viamericas is a leading licensed money transmitter that provides international money transfers, bill payments, check processing, and top-up services at thousands of agent locations across the United States. Individuals can send money to more than 285,000 locations in 95 countries. Founded in 1999, Viamericas helps families achieve their financial goals by providing international payment services at a great value. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, the company has a West Coast office in Los Angeles and operational centers in Mexico, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, see https://corporate.viamericas.com.

About Grupo Financiero G&T Continental

More than 77 years of experience in the country's financial market have allowed Grupo Financiero G&T Continental to deepen its relationship with the client, which opened the gap for the creation of innovative products and services. That is why today its companies actively participate in the growth plans of Guatemalan families through Banco G&T Continental, its G&T Insurance branch, surety company, brokerage houses and other companies, promoting the engines of the national economy through of its products and services.